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Naples: excursion to the Valley of Hell in Vesuvius National Park
Naples: excursion to the Valley of Hell in Vesuvius National Park
What you will do
Discover one of the most fascinating trails on Mount Vesuvius, with its evocative name: the Valley of Hell. The route will take you into the heart of the volcano, where you will be captivated by its imposing presence and surrounded by wild nature.
The Valley of Hell is a place of contrasts, where nature first destroyed with unstoppable force and then brought life back with remarkable generosity. During this scenic walk, you will explore the eastern side of the Somma-Vesuvius complex, admiring the impressive Mount Somma and Mount Vesuvius from below.
The trail begins at an altitude of 965 metres and alternates downhill and flat sections, offering an ideal route for observing the typical geological structure of the Somma-Vesuvius complex. The Valley of Hell separates Mount Somma from the younger Mount Vesuvius and is partly covered by lava flows from twentieth-century eruptions, now colonised by the lichen Stereocaulon vesuvianum.
Descending into the Valley from the Ercolano side, you will reach the Arena, the Natural Arch and the Cognoli di Levante, home to one of the most beautiful formations of ropy lava on Mount Vesuvius, dating back to the 1929 eruption. The formation is crossed by a deep fracture that hosts numerous species of ferns and creates the striking sensation of entering the depths of the Earth.
After reaching the highest section of the route, you can descend along a trail of lapilli and volcanic ash, which will lead you back to the main path, completing an adventure filled with breathtaking views and fascinating geological discoveries.
Do not miss the opportunity to explore one of the most scenic trails in Vesuvius National Park. Check availability and book your experience in Campania now!
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IMPORTANT
The walk is open to everyone and does not involve any particular technical difficulties. However, it is not suitable for people with walking difficulties or wheelchair users.
YOUR EXPERIENCE IN BRIEF
- Departure from the meeting point at Contrada Osservatorio 21, Ercolano (NA) — 10:00 a.m. during the summer season and 2:00 p.m. during the winter season
- Approximately 5–6 km walk to the Cognoli di Levante
- Panoramic stops and a historical and naturalistic presentation
- Return along the same route
TECHNICAL DETAILS
- Length: 5–6 km round trip
- Elevation gain: 180 metres
- Difficulty: moderate, suitable for people who are accustomed to walking
- Duration: 3 hours for the short route; up to 4 hours for the complete route, with a different finishing point from the starting point
- Route: departure from the ticket office located at the Imbò Refuge in Vesuvius National Park, Ercolano (NA).
HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT
For those arriving via the motorway, take the Torre del Greco exit and follow the signs for Vesuvius National Park (NA).
PURCHASING VESUVIUS TICKETS
Tickets for Vesuvius National Park can only be purchased online at https://bit.ly/4c8HCxs, no more than 30 days before the date of the visit.
If tickets are sold out, check the “GRAN CONO DEL VESUVIO – last minute” event. In this section, 10 additional tickets will be released one hour before the start of each time slot and will be valid for that specific slot. For example, at 10:30 a.m., 10 new tickets will be released for the 11:30 a.m. time slot.
PARKING
Parking facilities are subject to a fee and are not managed by our operators.
- We recommend purchasing your crater admission ticket first, as access is limited and your preferred time slot may not be available.
- Only after checking availability should you purchase your parking ticket.
- Before boarding the shuttle, make sure you already have a valid ticket for admission to the crater.
For further information, please visit www.parkingsuvio.it.
PRIVATE EXCURSION
This experience is available exclusively as a private tour.
Groups and rates
- Exclusive (1-10 pax)(8 - 99 age)from : 250.00 €
What is included
- Guida Ambientale Escursionistica
What is not included
- Parking
- Admission tickets for paid-access trails
- Meals and/or drinks
- Anything not expressly mentioned in the “What’s included” section
What to bring
- Sportswear
- Hat
- Hiking shoes or trainers with a treaded, non-slip sole
- Windproof jacket
- Camera
- Backpack only, no shoulder bags or plastic bags
- Any personal allergy medication
- Water and a packed meal
- Bag for personal waste
- Dry tissues, not wet wipes
Useful details
Difficulty : Medio
Minimum participants : 1
Maximum participants : 10
Minimum age : 8 years
Duration (hours) : 03:00
lenguages : Italian | English | French
Meteo : In the event of adverse weather conditions, tour itineraries may be changed or, in particularly critical cases, cancelled and refunded.
Animals : Not allowed
Suitable for disabled : No
Meeting place
Vesuvio | 55 | 80056 | Ercolano | NA
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